RING vs SIL
iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF compared with Global X Silver Miners ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
RING
iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
SIL
Global X Silver Miners ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- RING yields more today: 1.51% vs 0.27% (forward).
- RING has grown its payout faster: 14.6%/yr vs -34.8%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Both pay twice a year.
- Over the last year SIL delivered the higher total return: +13.8% vs +9.0% (price change plus payouts).
- RING is cheaper to own: 0.39% vs 0.65% expense ratio.
- RING has the steadier distribution: consistency 65/100 vs 0/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | RING | SIL |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $69.60 | $81.39 |
| TTM yield | 1.30% | 0.13% |
| Forward yield | 1.51% | 0.27% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.052 | $0.216 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) | Dec 28, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.39% | 0.65% |
| 1-year payout growth | +98.9% | -87.1% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +14.6% | -34.8% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 65/100 | 0/100 |
| 1-year total return | +9.0% | +13.8% |
| 1-year price return | +7.6% | +13.6% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 2.3B | 4.4B |
| Years paying | 14.3 | 15.8 |
| Sector / category | Equity Precious Metals | Equity Precious Metals |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| RING | SIL | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 143.7 | 122.9 |
| Income per year | $151 | $27 |
| Income per month (avg) | $13 | $2 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model RING · Model SIL
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RING Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 19, 2026 | $0.526 | Est. |
| RING Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 19, 2027 | $0.526 | Est. |
| SIL Dec 28, 2026 | Jan 11, 2027 | $0.108 | Est. |
| SIL Jun 28, 2027 | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.108 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
RINGSIL
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, RING or SIL?
RING currently has the higher trailing yield: RING yields 1.30% and SIL yields 0.13%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do RING and SIL pay?
RING pays twice a year and SIL pays twice a year. RING's next ex-date is Dec 14, 2026 and SIL's is Dec 28, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, RING or SIL?
RING has grown its payout faster: 14.6%/yr vs -34.8%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is RING or SIL better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. RING and SIL differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.